Leadership Profile Report to guide board's search

for the next superintendent 

ALBANY, N.Y. (October 7, 2009) -- A master communicator able to interact easily and effectively with all members of the community. A good manager, with a high level of integrity and accountability. An educator with a passion for excellence and high standards.

Those qualities are at the top of the list as the City School District of Albany Board of Education actively launches its national search for its next superintendent.

The board received a Leadership Profile Report at its meeting Oct. 6, summarizing the feedback gathered over the past two months in a wide range of meetings with community groups and individuals in the district and throughout the city. We invite you to download and review the full Leadership Profile Report.

The data came from feedback gathered during the meetings and from 175 leadership assessment forms that allowed respondents to describe the primary characteristics important to them in a superintendent, as well as what they perceive as existing strengths and challenges the district faces as it looks to the future.

The board will use the criteria as it considers candidates for the position held by Eva C. Jopseh, Ed.D., from 2004 until her retirement in July. Raymond Colucciello, Ed.D., is serving as interim superintendent while the board searches for Dr. Joseph’s permanent successor.

The board’s goal is to develop a strong slate of potential semifinalists by early winter, with a new superintendent to begin no later than July 1, 2010.

The mission of the City School District of Albany is to educate and nurture all students to be responsible citizens, critical thinkers and lifelong learners to successfully compete in the global community by providing an academically rigorous and safe environment in partnership with parents, students and the community. The district serves approximately 8,400 students in 16 elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to neighborhood schools, the district includes several magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic opportunities for students.